Wow! I didn't mean to bring up bad memories but I've never seen a jellyfish in the wild, but I've heard they can be very dangerous.
It sounds like you didn't make any mistakes but just were in the wrong place and the wrong time. I'm glad you're ok.
To make a long story short, I was not affected at all. I thought it was just one of those freak things, but I later came in contact with one while swimming in Escambia Bay. Again, .......nothing.
Apparently I am, or was immune to the toxin for some reason. I guess I will never know.
Darn shame about Steve, but he died doing what he loved to do. Not too many can make that claim.
It's a shame, just the same.